# 115-36 159th Street, Queens, NY 11434

BBL 4121980025 · Block 12198 · Lot 25 · BIN 4435278, 4623350  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-36-159th-street-4121980025  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

## Summary

115-36 159th Street (Queens, NY 11434; tax lot BBL 4121980025) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 2023, on a 6,000 sq ft lot zoned R3A. City tax records list the owner as SPENCER, VENETA; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated September 6, 2005 lists a price of $1. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,361,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows three DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, three active DOB violations, five active ECB violations, one open HPD violation and eight OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “115-36 159th Street, Queens, NY 11434 (BBL 4121980025)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-36-159th-street-4121980025. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Queens 11434: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/11434

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 115-32 159th Street (39 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-32-159th-street-4121980024
- 115-44 159th Street (43 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-44-159th-street-4121980028
- 115-30 159th Street (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-30-159th-street-4121980023
- 115-46 159th Street (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-46-159th-street-4121980029
- 115-28 159th Street (92 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-28-159th-street-4121980021
- 115-50 159th Street (110 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/queens/115-50-159th-street-4121980031

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 3 |
| Active DOB violations | 3 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 1 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 8 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SPENCER, VENETA
- Building class: B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)
- Year built: 2023
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 6,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,200 sq ft
- Zoning: R3A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,361,000, assessed value $81,660, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-09-06 from BUNTING, MAUREEN; SPENCER , VENETA to SPENCER, VENETA, stated price $1. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-10-13 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-10-13 from BUNTING, MAUREEN to SPENCER, VENETA; BUNTING, MAUREEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-04-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-04-08 from MACK,COURTNEY(ADM/OF); TRIPP, COURTNEY AKA to BUNTING, MAUREEN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00159878-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2019-05-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing Q00159868-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2020-09-17 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 421133268 (NB – New building): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2023-01-31 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00498763-I1: Plumbing — NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR 2-FAMILY BUILDING. IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APPLICATION #421133268.. Issued 2023-01-31, expires 2024-01-31. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-01-09 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00459885-I1: Construction Fence — TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APP #421133268. Issued 2023-01-09, expires 2024-01-09. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-01-09 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 421133268: New building. Issued 2023-01-09, expires 2024-01-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-10-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421133268: New building. Issued 2022-10-21, expires 2023-01-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-08-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421133268: Foundation. Issued 2022-08-25, expires 2022-12-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-08-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421133268: Foundation. Issued 2022-08-25, expires 2022-12-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2022-08-05 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00576780-I1: Support of Excavation — EXCAVATION WORK FOR PROPOSED NEW TWO FAMILY BUILDING. IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APP #421133268. Issued 2022-08-05, expires 2022-12-06. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-25 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00459885-I1: Construction Fence — TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH NB APP #421133268. Issued 2021-10-25, expires 2022-10-25. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-08-19 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 421742369: Demolition. Issued 2019-08-19, expires 2019-10-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2019-05-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00159868-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF HEAVY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF TH…. Issued 2019-05-03, expires 2020-11-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2019-05-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job Q00159878-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY PLYWOOD FENCE AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. TEMPORARY PLYWOOD FENCE SHALL COMPLY WITH CH…. Issued 2019-05-03, expires 2020-11-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2010-02-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 420114799: Demolition. Issued 2010-02-23, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2010-02-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 420114799: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2010-02-23, expires 2011-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420114799: Demolition. Issued 2009-12-16, expires 2010-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-12-16 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 420114799: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2009-12-16, expires 2010-01-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): .DUE TO FIRE. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-01-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONERS ORDER TO VACATE. AT TIME OF INSPE CTION THE ATTIC LEVEL WAS RE-OCCU-PIED HAVING PRIOR VACATE # Q373-13 ON 07-16-13. OBSERVED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SUCH AS DISHES, CHAIRS, CLOTHES, BROOM AND MATTRESS. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-06-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EGNCY-EMERGENCY NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-07-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: RESIDENCE ALTERED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FROM 1 OR 2 FAMILIES TO 4 OR MORE FAMILIES. NOTED: A LEGAL 1 FAMILY DWELLING BLDG HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY CONVERTED TO 1 FAMILY W/3 SRO'S IN THE CELLAR & 3 SRO'S IN THE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2013-07-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG. NOTED: OBSERVED STORAGE OF EXCESSIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BEING STREAM THROUGHOUT IN FRONT ENCLOSED PATIO,COMPRESSING EXIT/PASSAGEWAY. REMEDY: REMOVE ITEMS & MAINTAIN BLDG.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-05-19 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER DEFECTS NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION GARAGE AT REAR OF PROPERTY IS IN UNSAFE CONDITION ROOF HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED JOISTS ARE ROTTED AND DETERIORATED SUPPORT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2013-07-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: RESIDENCE ALTEED FOR OCCUPANCY AS A DWELLING FOR MORE THAN THE LEGALLYAPPROVED # OF FAMILIES. NOTED: A LEGAL 2 1/2 STORY,1 FAMILY BLDG HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A 2 FAMILY BLDG BY THE ADDITION OF SRO'S IN THE CELLA. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2013-07-16 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO C OF O &/OR DOB RECORDS. NOTED: OBSERVED EXISTING GARAGE BEING USED AS A HOUSE OF WORSHIP,WOODEN CROSS HUNG AT THE MIDDLE OF WALL,STATUES & CANDLES. REMEDY: DIS-CONTINUE ILLEGAL USE.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2049 ADM CODE - POST AND MAINTAIN A STREET NUMBER ON THE FRONT OF THE DWELLING PLAINLY VISIBLE FROM THE SIDEWALK. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SNOW,ICE DIRT ON SIDEWALKS. Unpaid balance $350. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-11-08 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-27 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-01-04 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2022-09-01 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS. Unpaid balance $625. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-09-03 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-06-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building; Electric – Outlet/Switch; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: ELECTRIC – OUTLET/SWITCH. | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as SPENCER, VENETA. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-09-06 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-09-06). | 636b-3b5g |

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